Tag Archives: the troubles

Ordinary Days and Extraordinary People

Posted on December 31, 2012 by awilliams13

It seems fitting to write this blog post about the people who turn ordinary days into ones filled with  adventure and endless laughter. I know that it might seem clichéd to say I feel I’ve known my friends in Derry/Londonderry … Continue reading →

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Giants, Potatoes, and Troubles

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Catherine Skroch

Northern Ireland is a land of myths and legends. Giants, potatoes, and political violence are just a few. Continue reading →

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Reflections on Northern Ireland

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Anise Vanse - Queen's University Belfast

I arrived in Belfast sleep deprived and dazed. Frantic packing and an overnight flight had me in need of a home-cooked meal, coffee, and a warm smile or two.  Luckily, the Irish island is filled with all three. I spent … Continue reading →

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Bloody Sunday

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Ibrahim Elshamy - University of Ulster, Magee

Last Sunday, I attended the annual march to commemorate the events of Bloody Sunday, 39 years ago to the day when the British army shot unarmed civilians protesting for their civil rights in here Northern Ireland. As I walked up … Continue reading →

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